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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of the Premier League believes that the criticism directed at the selection policy of Sven-Göran Eriksson, the England manager, after the friendly against Australia last Wednesday, was justified.

Eriksson fielded a different team in each half in England’s 3-1 defeat, mainly to appease club managers concerned that their players would be tired or pick up injuries at an important stage of the season. There was a widespread belief that the game was devalued as a result.

“It’s been a situation of reaping what you sow,” Scudamore told BBC Radio 5 Live. “I don’t wish to make it